Senior Tax Manager (VAT)
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £85,000.0 to £95,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | c.£90,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, London, EC2V6DN |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4776565_1772643029 |
Summary
Your new company
This organisation is a large, mission‑driven group that manages a substantial portfolio of homes and delivers services designed to help people live well. It operates across multiple regions through a multi‑entity structure, supporting a wide range of business areas and development activity. Guided by strong social purpose, it takes a forward‑thinking approach to compliance, financial governance, and long‑term community impact.
Your new role
As the Senior Tax Manager, you will take the lead on all day‑to‑day tax matters across a variety of tax areas, primarily VAT (partial exemption) and SDLT. You will review VAT returns, support operational teams, provide detailed tax advice on new projects, manage relationships with HMRC, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. You'll also collaborate closely with colleagues in corporation tax, employment tax, payroll, and finance, while contributing to high quality reporting and internal guidance. The role is full‑time, permanent, and based in a central London location.
What you'll need to succeed
- You will ideally have a CTA, CCAB, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification in tax or accounting.
- Significant tax experience, specifically VAT (partial exemption) and systems work.
- Experience in the property, real estate or housing sectors would be beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to prepare and deliver high-quality written and verbal reports to senior stakeholders.
What you'll get in return
- Salary c.£90,000
- Hybrid working: 2 days per week from London office
- Generous pension contributions and annual leave
What you need to do now
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